Narayanan who led Isro's cryo engine amid tech denial regimes, takes charge as chairman

V Narayanan, who led India's advancements in cryogenic engine technology, has taken charge as ISRO's new chairman, replacing Somanath. Narayanan played essential roles in the Chandrayaan missions, Aditya-L1, and the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme, and will oversee critical upcoming missions including the Venus Orbiter and Bharatiya Antariksha Station.
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V Narayanan, LPSC director, to succeed S Somanath as ISRO Chairman on January 14, 2025
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